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    Oath ceremony in April and Travel in June: Visa or OCI?

    Hi, My spouse and daughter have oath ceremony on April 17th and their India travel is on June 16th. We are planning to apply for US passport immediately on April 17th or 18th in expedited mode, so expecting to get them by the end of April. That will leave us with one and a half month to apply...
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    Mailing OCI Application 2 CKGS - 2 Envelops conundrum

    Hi, CKGS charged me $45 ($30 for two envelopes to send the application related docs, plus $15 for CKGS to mail OCI card back to me). Can somebody explain me how do I use 2 envelopes to send application? In other words, what is the purpose of 2nd envelope? Thanks, Mrc
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    PIO 2 OCI conversion - questions related to application

    Hi, I completed first 6 steps and now at the step where I have to go to Govt Website to complete the OCI application. Have the following questions. Please help to clarify. Does Photo needs color scanning OR black & white is suffice? Does Signature image needs color scanning OR black & white...
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    N-400 case status changed for my wife and daughter, but not for me

    Hello Experts, Case status for my wife and daughter changed within 2-3 days after we all attended for biometrics, but my case status still remain the same. I guess obviously my case needs more scrutiny as I am the primary applicant and they are dependents but curious to know if this is common...
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    N-400 Application - Advice needed

    Hi Experts, I got my GC in 2009. Though I am eligible by 2014, I delayed applying for Citizenship. I am ready now and filling N-400. Here are my questions. 1. I, my wife, and my eldest daughter are GC holders and my younger one is a citizen by birth. I know that kids get citizenship...
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    Priority Date Porting - Pls advise

    I came to know thru a receptive USCIS call center person that USCIS has not been considering my previous priority date as my old 140 was revoked. (I had my labor and 140 approved with another company in 2000 before I lost job in 2000-2002 recession). When I told her that I can use my 140 even...
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    Priority Date porting - Absolutely in need of help

    I came to know thru a receptive USCIS call center person that USCIS has not been considering my previous priority date as my old 140 was revoked. (I had my labor and 140 approved with another company in 2000 before I lost job in 2000-2002 recession). When I told her that I can use my 140 even...
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    What is my current status (slightly diff from the one asked below)

    Need your advice on my current status. I came to US on H1 and working for the same company since then. Applied for 485 in Aug, 07 and got two RFEs recently. In the process to reply to my 2nd RFE. I applied for EAD that is expiring in Oct, 08. I went to India in May/June this year and...
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    485 RFE - Does it mean Visa number allocated to my case?

    Hi, I got an RFE on my 485 application. Does it mean that a visa number is allocated to my case or USCIS waits until all the review is done by Immigration office before checking a visa number is available to approve my case? I am this because I am worried that 2008 quota of visa number...
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    Does Previous reflect on 140 notice

    Hi, Hi, Could someone clarify whether previous priority date reflect on current 140 approval notice, if we used the previous 140 approval notice proof while applying 140? Thanks, Mrc
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    Previous PD: At what stage?

    Hi, At what stage of filing (140 or 485), we have to provide previous PD proof? Thanks, Mrc
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    Previous PD: At what stage?

    Hi, At what stage of filing (140 or 485), we have to provide previous PD proof? Thanks, Mrc
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    Does Previous PD reflect on 140 approval notice

    Hi, Could someone clarify whether previous priority date reflect on current 140 approval notice, if we used the previous 140 approval notice proof while applying 140? Thanks, Mrc
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    140 Approved - No Previous PD on it

    Hi, I applied my 140 using previous priority date. I confirmed this my attorney before and after applying 140. They said they sent the proof, which I furnished, of previous PD along with my 140 application. To my horror, my apporoved 140 notice is showing the PD of my latest GC process...
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    140 Approved - Previous PD

    Hi, I applied my 140 using previous priority date. I confirmed this my attorney before and after applying 140. They said they sent the proof, which I furnished, of previous PD along with my 140 application. To my horror, my apporoved 140 notice is showing the PD of my latest GC process...
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    Experience letter with skill sets

    Hi, One of my experience letter has almost all the skillsets that I mentioned in my labor but for two skills. Does it matter? Do experience letter have all the skill sets exactly as you mentioned in your labor application? Thanks in advance for the clarification. Rgds, mrc
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    Line 22 of I-130 - Need your help

    :confused: Hi Gurus, I am stuck at line 22 of I-130. The line asks 'Complete the information below if your relative is in the United States and will apply for ajustment of status. My brother, who is a USC, is my sponsor. Though, I am here on H1B now, I am not sure I would be here...
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    Priority Date Query

    Hi, I applied for GC thru my previous employer when I was in US during the period 1999-2001. During that process, my labor and I-140 was approved. I was waiting for PD to become current to apply for I-485 when I was laid off. I came back to US in 2004 and applied for GC thru my current...
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    Question about I-864

    Hi, My brother, who is a USC, is sponsoring me for Family based immigration. Does he need to file I-864 along with I-130 or he can file it later? Thanks all for your help inn clarifying this point. Thanks, mrc
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    Sponsored by brother - family name discrepancy

    Hi, My brother, who is a US citizen is ready to sponsor me under F4 category. One of the problems we have is, our family name is spelled slightly differently from his to mine, just one extra alphabet in his last name compared to mine. Does it in any way affect the processing? I...
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